Bavaria wins spectacularly in the new SAP Garden - palpitations until the final second!

Bavaria wins spectacularly in the new SAP Garden - palpitations until the final second!

Munich experienced an exciting basketball evening when FC Bayern organized its first game in the new SAP Garden. At the opening, the Munich team presented themselves impressively and won the victory against the reigning title holder Real Madrid with 97:89. In the last quarter in particular, Bayern showed a remarkable catch -up, led by their top scorer Shabazz Napier, who shone with 25 points. The atmosphere in the hall was electrifying when the players and fans cheered together for the first win in their new home.

FC Bayern, with President Herbert Hainer and Uli Hoeneß at the top, celebrated this special evening to the fullest. Hoeneß compared the atmosphere in the SAP Garden with a "living room" that embodies a completely new dimension for basketball in Munich. This new hall not only offers an improved gaming experience, but also new opportunities for spectators and generation of sales. "Having such a hall in Munich for our basketball players is just gigantic," said Hainer.

meeting with Berlin Albatrossen

At the same time, the Alba Berlin team faced a challenge against the defending champion team Panathinaikos. Despite a strong performance and a brave appearance, the Albatrosses lost 77:87. Captain Martin Hermansson expressed his disappointment after the game that Diefans no longer expect his team, but also his belief in his potential. "Nobody expects us to achieve anything in the Euroleague this year. But we have 15 great players who are ready to fight," says Hermansson.

Alba Berlin was difficult in the first and last phase of the game, while Panathinaikos played its strength. However, the Berliners also showed approaches in their talent and bravely fought against the experienced Greeks. The managing director of Alba, Marco Baldi, emphasized that his main focus was on improving the team regularly in order to remain competitive. "If we bring all of this together, we will also be competitive," said Baldi optimistically about the future of his team.

The coaches Ergin Ataman from Panathinaikos and Gordon Herbert von Bavaria were both relieved of the victories of their teams, with Herbert noted that victory was a “team victory” and the bankers made a decisive contribution to success. The game in the SAP Garden set the standards for the rest of the season and represented a promising sign for fans and players.

The new venues and the atmosphere they offer can be a significant advantage for the teams in the Euroleague. So Andreas Obst of Bavaria commented on the new hall: "It's always nice, that's always cool. Of course the euphoria comes with us. That gives an extra boost of energy." The comeback in the fourth quarter, in which Bavaria overwhelmed with 33:16 points, showed the fighting spirit of the players and the support of the audience. This particular connection between the team and the audience could be crucial for the success this season.

For Alba, it will now be crucial to learn from the experiences made and continue to grow. Hermansson remains optimistic: "Hopefully it goes on, hopefully people will continue to talk about us because it gives us energy." The start of the Euroleague season could not only be a springboard for future successes for Bavaria, but also for Alba. Further information and exciting games will follow live at Magentasport, where the next Eurocup fight is already scheduled for Friday.